Author: John Rush

4th Lions Gathering Malta – November 8th to 11th 2012

The first Gathering was held in Malta in 2004. Held every two years, the idea behind these meetings is for Lions from different countries and Clubs to meet in an informal way through holidaying together.

The relaxed atmosphere of the tours, and the meals shared together allows the free exchange of ideas and Club experiences, leading not only to lasting friendships but also to joint projects between Clubs.

These gatherings have been instrumental in starting joint services such as youth exchange, and collaboration in cultural and educational programs. Above all, these gatherings have been fruitful in promoting a better understanding of people across borders.

 

(centre)Sliema Lions Club President George O Attard(with right)Past District Governor Hennes and Mrs. Schulz

District Governor 2010-2011; Ambassador of Lions International Convention Hamburg 2013

(With left)Past District Governor and Mrs. Michel

 

Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory

Lions Club Sliema Past President and current Zone Secretary Tom A. Restall who is a member of the Mediterranean Solidarity Observatory met International President Wing-Kun Tam during the 2012 Mediterranean Lions Conference in Athens and presented him with bannerettes of the five Maltese Lions Clubs.

 

Mediterranean Lions Conference

The 16th Mediterranean Lions Conference was held recently at Ljubljana, Slovenia. Lion Tom A. Restall, Zone Secretary, represented the 5 Lions Clubs in Malta at this Conference, which had as its main theme “The Ageing Population of Mediterranean People”.

Lion Tom A. Restall delivered a short presentation highlighting the facilities available in Malta for the aged that are provided by the Government and the private sector, also detailing the various social facilities made available by the state. During the course of the conference delegates from Lions Clubs of the Mediterranean littoral presented papers outlining the need to help the aged.

One other interesting aspect discussed during the conference was the role of females in the Lions movement. The International President Wayne D. Madden and International Director Lion Claudette Cornet, addressed delegates on the important role that females play in the international Lions movement.

At the end of the Conference Malta was confirmed as the host country for the 2016 Mediterranean Lions Conference and Lion Tom A. Restall was also confirmed as Malta’s representative in the Mediterranean Solidarity Movement. The Mediterranean Lions Conference has now been recognised as a regional annual conference that is attended by the Lions International President and other officials.

Incoming 2013/2014 International President Barry J. Palmer of Australia will be visiting Malta in the near future while making visits to regions within the Commonwealth.

 

30^th Anniversary – Renewal of Twinning Certificate with Lions Club Sciacca

 

In Memoriam – Donation To Ursuline Sisters

Lion President George Attard presenting a cheque to the Ursuline Sisters following a mass for the repose of lions who passed away.

 

Members of Lions Club Sliema during the private tour of the National Library of Malta.

On view is a page from the “Hortus Romanus collection” which was restored through funds raised by the Club. The Hortus Romanus is a series of eight volumes published between 1772 and 1793, and considered as one of the few Italian efforts at the publication of colour plate botanical books in the eighteenth century. The edition was very small and even famous collections including those of the British Library and the Library of Congress are missing one or more volumes. The National Library of Malta owns seven volumes of this exuberant series.